Manager, Procurement Operations

Mondelēz International•Naperville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Procurement Operations is the operational backbone of procurement at the site and regional levels, embedded in the business and partnering with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams. The role owns end-to-end procurement operations and serves as the primary liaison between global and regional procurement strategies and local execution. It includes hands-on support for business continuity planning (BCP) projects and alignment of procurement activities with manufacturing priorities and supply reliability. The manager executes sourcing, compliance, and vendor management activities while ensuring regulatory compliance. Using IL6S and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, the role leads problem solving and continuous improvement, supports production continuity and site performance, and helps improve Case Fill Rate (CFR), Attainment, and Global Efficiency (GE). Success is measured by timely sourcing and project delivery, service commitments, productivity targets, cash mobilisation initiatives, and measurable cost and service improvements. The position is full-time and on-site, with up to 10% travel, primarily to manufacturing sites, supplier locations, and regional procurement meetings. The base salary range is $109,000 to $149,875, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus program. Relocation support is not available.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations; ideally within FMCG/CPG manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Working knowledge of GMP standards and manufacturing or quality environments.
Experience supporting or leading BCP initiatives and bridging plant operations and project teams.
Proficiency in SAP (MM/Procurement modules) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across functions, geographies, and time zones.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including proactively managing competing priorities.
Problem-solving orientation and ability to resolve supply, service, and compliance challenges in a timely manner.
Customer-service orientation, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure and deal with ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, with demonstrated application of continuous improvement in procurement or operations.
IL6S Practitioner certification or equivalent continuous improvement credentials.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent procurement professional certification.
Understanding of manufacturing operations KPIs, including CFR, Attainment, and GE, and how procurement decisions affect plant performance.
Experience gained on the manufacturing or quality side, supporting credible partnership with plant teams.
Curiosity about emerging procurement practices, including digital tools and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing, compliance, and vendor management activities across procurement processes, ensuring regulatory compliance for in-scope processes.
Lead problem solving for supply and service issues using Lean Six Sigma and IL6S principles, root-cause analysis, and sustainable solutions.
Coordinate Business Continuity Planning (BCP) projects and bridge communication between bakeries and project teams.
Align procurement activities with manufacturing priorities to support production continuity and improve Case Fill Rate (CFR), Attainment, and Global Efficiency (GE).
Drive local implementation of regional and global projects and initiatives, delivering service commitments, productivity targets, and cash mobilisation initiatives on time.
Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial stakeholders to align procurement activities with broader business objectives.
Serve as the single point of contact between business units or spend areas, business unit stakeholders, and specific project teams.
Act as the primary liaison between global and regional procurement strategies and local execution.
Support manufacturing sites in improving operational KPIs and supply reliability.
Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing activities.